Ombudsman suspends Camarines Norte governor
TREINA TOLENTINO
In a statement issued on Thursday, the office said that it ordered the suspension of Tallado for one year after it found him guilty of oppression/ grave abuse of authority.
The Ombudsman added that Tallado refused to comply with the Civil Service Commission’s directive to reinstate provincial veterinarian, Edgardo Gonzales, in November 2013.
It likewise found that his corespondents, Provincial Legal Of Cruz, are also administratively liable thus suspending them for one year without pay.
“[T]he series of acts committed with dela Cruz, against Gonzales squarely fall under Oppression/ Grave Abuse of Authority,” the October 2.
Bacolod City Administrator Rolando Villamor was also suspended for six months without pay after the Ombudsman found him administratively liable for appearing as a lawyer in a civil case against the city government.
of conduct prejudicial to the best interest of the service.
interest, Villamor appeared as counsel for Galeno Construction the city government,” it said in a statement.
“[B]y representing a party whose interest collides with that of his employer, the City of Bacolod, respondent Rolando invited suspi the Ombudsman held in a Decision dated October 1 and made public on Thursday.
“Respondent’s transgression erodes the public’s trust in government employees especially since he holds the esteemed position of City Administrator,” it added.
“[ A] ny act that falls short of the exacting standards for pub Ombudsman Conchita Carpio
Villamor has reportedly resigned because he is running for congressman next year.
Suspension is convertible to a already resigned from position.